Boy · #10,994 in 2026

Kaustav

Kaustav Banerjee is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Nanoelectronics Research Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He obtained Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering and computer sciences from the University of California.

Current Rank
#10,994
Peak Rank
#10,994 (2009)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2009
First Year
2009
Last Year
2009
Peak Year
#10994
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Kaustav

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Kaustav Banerjee is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Nanoelectronics Research Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He obtained Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering and computer sciences from the University of California.

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The Story of Kaustav

Kaustav first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 6 Kaustavs were born — ranking #10,994 that year. As of 2026, Kaustav ranks #10,994 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 6 Kaustavs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Kaustav

Phonetically similar names — useful when Kaustav is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kaustav

What does the name Kaustav mean?
Kaustav Banerjee is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and director of the Nanoelectronics Research Laboratory at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He obtained Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering and computer sciences from the University of California.
How popular is Kaustav in 2026?
In 2026, Kaustav ranks #10,994 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Kaustav most popular?
Kaustav reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #10,994 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Kaustav a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Kaustav is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Kaustav?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Kaustav include Avie, Ferdy, Dejuane. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Kaustav

Kaustav is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Kaustav's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #10,994. Use the chart and map above to compare Kaustav's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.